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Multiple Appalachian Trail Hikers Sickened in Suspected Norovirus Outbreak
Authorities are investigating after several people came down with symptoms of norovirus, the highly-contagious, ...
Iowa veteran back on Appalachian Trail, surpasses 900 miles after battling Norovirus
Iowa veteran Joedy VanVelzen surpassed 900 miles hiking the Appalachian Trail: an expedition that extends nearly 2,200 miles ...
Word from the Smokies: All hands on deck to rehab a rugged and beloved Appalachian Trail section
National Trails Day is June 7 and volunteers are needed to help install logs on an AT trail near Icewater Spring Shelter.
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Norovirus is breaking out in the wilderness — with busy hiking trails to blame
Hikers are getting sick with norovirus in the wilderness. A CDC investigation finds poor hygiene along the Pacific Crest Trail — and other outdoor settings — is to blame. Norovirus is highly ...
Iowa veteran back on Appalachian Trail after battling Norovirus
Joedy VanVelzen surpassed 900 miles on the Appalachian Trail and made it into Shenandoah National Park in Virginia, after ...